My baby boy is 9 months old and he's been having loose motions since last Friday. We saw a pediatrician who recommended giving him Nutrolin B twice a day and a Zinc Dry Powder Suspension once a day. Over the weekend, he had about 7 to 8 stools each day. Today, it's been 5 times so far. What's really worrying me is that his last 3 stools have been dark green in color. Should I be concerned about this? Do you think I should take him back to the pediatrician right away?

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 2+ Yrs

Consult Now

Consult your pediatrician immediately if you notice:

Symptoms

1. Fever > 102F (39C)
2. Vomiting
3. Blood in stool
4. Refusal to feed
5. Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, fewer wet diapers)
6. Dark green stools persisting or worsening

Additional Concerns

1. Infection (bacterial or parasitic)
2. Food intolerance (lactose or gluten)
3. Allergic reactions
4. Gastroenteritis (viral infection)

Self-Care Measures

1. Continue current treatment (Nutrolin B, Zinc Suspension)
2. Monitor stool frequency, consistency, and color
3. Record temperature, appetite, and overall condition
4. Breastfeed or formula feed frequently
5. Offer electrolyte-rich fluids (ORS, coconut water)

Answered 04/07/2025